Knights of Columbus’ works followJohn Paul II’s words

“Founded on principles of charity and unity by a priest who, like John Paul II, dedicated his ministry to the support of Catholic families, the Order will continue working to heal our wounded culture by ‘introducing love into love.’”

The pope who ushered the Catholic Church into the new millennium and urged Catholics to embark on a new evangelization is now one of the Church’s newest saints. Pope John Paul II was canonized in front of millions of devotees, including a delegation of the Knights of Columbus, headed by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. Photos | His Holy Death

In his keynote address at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on April 27, 2011 in Washington, D.C., Supreme Chaplain Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn. praised Pope John Paul II’s courage and wisdom in his defense of religious freedom. Three years later to the day, Pope John Paul II is canonized a saint. MoreBishop Lori’s speechPhotos